{"id":2651,"date":"2016-09-12T10:37:36","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T15:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2016-09-12T10:55:21","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T15:55:21","slug":"exchange-makes-u-s-veterans-magazines-2016-best-of-the-best-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2651","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes U.S. Veterans Magazine\u2019s 2016 \u2018Best of the Best\u2019 List"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Print\"DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 U.S. Veterans Magazine has bestowed one of its highest honors on the Army & Air Force Exchange Service \u2013 a spot on its 2016 \u2018Best of the Best\u2019 list, recognizing employers, government agencies and educational institutions that support employment and business opportunities for veterans and spouses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This year, the Exchange earned placement in the categories of Top Veteran-Friendly Companies and Top Supplier Diversity Programs. The Exchange has been named to the annual list every year since 2013.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining veterans and spouses, and we are honored that U.S. Veterans Magazine recognizes our efforts,\u201d said Leigh Roop, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Exchange. \u201cOur veterans and military family members have made immeasurable sacrifices to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day\u2014the least we can do is provide career opportunities for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Employing veterans, National Guard members and reservists, and military spouses and family members is essential to the Exchange\u2019s mission. Approximately 27 percent of the organization\u2019s nearly 35,000 associates are military family members; 10 percent are veterans; and 2 percent are active duty, Guard or Reserve personnel working part-time during their off-duty hours.<\/p>\n

The Exchange participates in veteran-focused career fairs, partners with organizations such as Hiring Our Heroes and Allies in Service, welcomes active duty military interns through the Operation Warfighter program, and collaborates with installation transition offices to recruit Soldiers and Airmen who are transitioning back into the civilian workforce.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

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